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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Expand Dong” is a legendary card of the Memes World series 70, number 20796 of the collection, and the 8th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Expand Dong” meme mean?
The meme expresses humorous subversion by interpreting innocent text as sexual or scatological. It serves as a comedic reaction to ambiguous phrasing, turning a smiling character into a vehicle for absurd, crude jokes typical of early 2010s internet culture.
Where does the “Expand Dong” meme come from?
The documented origin is an anonymous image posted on the /v/ (Video Games) board of 4chan on October 8, 2012. The image remixes the cover art of the Nintendo 64 game Donkey Kong 64 (1999). The words 'Expand' and 'Dong' are cut from the existing cover text. The face of Donkey Kong is paired with this double-entendre phrase. Spread grew on 4chan in early 2013. On March 14, 2013, Tumblr user heatcrashemboar posted the original image, boosting its spread. On April 21, it appeared in a comment on Funnyjunk. Other users created variants, such as goubatsu on June 12, 2013. The blog Tumbl Trends featured examples on July 30, 2013.
- 2012Anonymous posting of the image on 4chan's /v/ board on October 8.
- 2013Widespread sharing on 4chan at the beginning of the year.
- 2013Posting on Tumblr by heatcrashemboar on March 14.
- 2013Appearance in a comment on Funnyjunk on April 21.
- 2013Creation of variants by goubatsu on June 12.
How to use the “Expand Dong” meme
- Use the image to react to ambiguous statements with humor.
- Create variants by replacing words with other double-meaning terms.
- Share the original version to evoke the absurdity of old internet humor.
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The “Expand Dong” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 83/100 · #8 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Expand Dong” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Expand Dong comes out of the Memes World series 70 as a legendary card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 40 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does expand dong mean?
It literally means 'expand penis'. It is used as a crude joke based on visual remixing of game cover art.
Expand dong origin?
The meme comes from an anonymous image posted on 4chan on October 8, 2012, remixing the Donkey Kong 64 cover.
Who is heatcrashemboar?
A Tumblr user who posted the original image on March 14, 2013, contributing to its virality on the platform.
Expand dong real or fake?
It is a real meme born on 4chan in 2012, not an urban legend. Its origin is documented by web archives.
How do I get the Expand Dong meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Expand Dong” is a legendary card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Expand Dong card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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